Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length Opportunity: We're supporting a fast-moving client at huge global scale, that is in need of a Senior Backend Contractor with deep experience across Python, Django and some Java and Rust. This is a high-impact freelance role within a tech-driven established team - building scalable systems in a modern backend environment and implementing AI work. What You'll Be Doing as a Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length Designing and building robust backend services across Python and Django Collaborating with product and platform teams to scale critical infrastructure Contributing to performance optimisation, secure coding, and clean architecture decisions Bringing in best practices across multiple programming paradigms and languages Core Skills for the Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length Senior-level backend experience with Python and Django in production systems Proven work with JavaScript and React (production experience strongly preferred) Familiarity with MySQL Databases and scale Strong grasp of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architecture Freelance mindset: able to hit the ground running, communicate clearly, and add value fast Details for the Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length Contract : LTD company (UK) / B2B Location : Remote (must be EU-based for legal/timezone reasons) Duration : Long-term engagement potential Start : ASAP If interested in this Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length, please apply here and we will contact you if it's a good match! :)